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Latest inventory check: November 7, 2026. Each card shows its own check date. These are snapshots, not a live booking feed. Prices and space can change; we'll confirm the full trip cost before you pay.
5 checked itineraries
Find your 2026 Christmas sailing
Start with a river, then choose the route and dates that suit you.
Avalon Waterways · RhineCabin choices shown Nov 7, 2026
Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine
Amsterdam ↔ Basel · 8 days
2026 dates
Amsterdam to Basel: Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15 · Basel to Amsterdam: Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15
Dec 15, Basel to Amsterdam: Panorama Suite from $6,229 per guest when checked
The classic Rhine lineup—Cologne, the Rhine Gorge, Strasbourg, and the Black Forest gateway.
Availability details
Avalon View or Avalon Envision
Avalon showed online booking links on six December dates across both directions on November 7. November 24 showed sold out in both directions. The lowest checked fare was a December 15 northbound Panorama Suite at $6,229. Confirm the operating route with Avalon before booking.
Nov 25, Amsterdam to Basel: Standard (F) from $3,499 per guest when checked
A Rhine option for travelers flexible about ports and routing.
Availability details
Viking Sigrun on November 25
Viking showed Standard (F) space on November 25. Other dates appeared in the public calendar and still need a category check. Confirm the actual ports and route with Viking before booking.
Avalon Waterways · DanubeCabin choices shown Nov 7, 2026
Christmastime on the Danube
Nuremberg ↔ Vienna · 7 days
2026 dates
Vienna to Nuremberg: Nov 29, Dec 2, Dec 5, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 14 · Nuremberg to Vienna: Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 8, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 17
Dec 10, Vienna to Nuremberg: Deluxe Stateroom from $3,047 per guest when checked
A shorter Danube route with major markets and a choice of dates in either direction.
Availability details
Avalon Visionary, Vista, Impression, Passion or Expression
The November 7 calendar showed online booking links on thirteen dates across both directions. December 10 westbound now showed a Deluxe Stateroom at $3,047 with a booking link. December 11 eastbound showed a Deluxe Stateroom at $3,197. Confirm the operating route with Avalon before booking.
Germany's Main River, with Würzburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg.
Uniworld · MainLimited space shown Nov 7, 2026
Classic Christmas Markets
Frankfurt ↔ Nuremberg · 8 days
Limited departure shown
Frankfurt to Nuremberg: Dec 15 · Nuremberg to Frankfurt: Dec 2, Dec 8, Dec 16
Dec 15, Frankfurt to Nuremberg: Classic Stateroom from $5,749 per guest when checked
An all-inclusive, boutique-hotel approach to Germany's classic market towns.
Availability details
S.S. Elisabeth or S.S. Emilie
Uniworld showed limited categories on four dates. December 8 showed a Classic Stateroom at $7,299. The December 2 French Balcony category showed sold out, with Deluxe French Balcony from $9,449. December 15 runs Frankfurt to Nuremberg, and December 2, 8 and 16 run the other way.
Ask us to confirm which 2026 dates and cabins the supplier can still offer on these routes.
Avalon Waterways · MainCabin check needed Nov 7, 2026
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany
Frankfurt → Nuremberg · 6 days
Published dates
2026 dates require supplier confirmation
2026 price and cabin space require confirmation
A compact, all-Germany trip with Würzburg, Bamberg, and a Nuremberg finale.
Availability details
Ask about the operating ship
On November 6, Avalon's itinerary redirected to 2027 and the 2026 pricing page did not show a departure table. Ask us to check the earlier December 6 option with Avalon.
AmaWaterways · RhineCabin check needed Nov 7, 2026
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Amsterdam ↔ Basel · 7 nights
Published dates
Nov 25, 26 & 28 · Dec 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 16 & 17
Cabin space and fare require a supplier check
A broad published schedule in both directions; ask us which dates still have cabins.
Availability details
Multiple AmaWaterways ships
Ama's November 6 public schedule listed these dates. The November 26 AmaSiena entry-level category returned sold out in the public booking tool. The advisor inventory needed a sign-in, so we will check other cabins and dates with Ama. Ama lists an AmaStella and AmaLea swap for the rest of 2026.
AmaWaterways · DanubeCabin check needed Nov 7, 2026
Iconic Christmas Markets
Nuremberg ↔ Budapest · 7 nights
Published dates
Nov 25 & 28 · Dec 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16 & 19
Cabin space and fare require a supplier check
Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest in one festive week.
Availability details
Multiple AmaWaterways ships
Ama's November 6 schedule listed departures in both directions. The December 19 itinerary includes Christmas Day. We will confirm the cabin, ship assignment and market visits with Ama.
Available on qualifying AmaWaterways river cruises and combinable with other eligible promotions.
Select 2-for-1 fares
Available on selected 2026 and 2027 sailings; based on double occupancy and not combinable.
Solo military option
Ask us to confirm the current solo benefit. Ama’s flyer and public page show different supplement terms.
Offers to check
Savings for 2026 and later travel
These are dated supplier references with booking deadlines. Eligibility varies by departure, cabin, gateway, and booking date; we confirm the terms before quoting.
Cruise savingsTerms checked Nov 7, 2026
AmaWaterways Season of More — save and upgrade
Save up to $2,500 per stateroom on select 2026–2028 cruises. Eligible balcony categories may receive a one-category upgrade; qualifying suites receive onboard credit instead.
Dated offer reference. We confirm eligibility and remaining space before quoting.
For new eligible reservations through December 31, 2026, savings and qualifying categories vary by sailing. The one-category balcony upgrade excludes suites and depends on availability; qualifying suites receive $250 onboard credit per stateroom instead. Optional land, airfare, and gratuities are additional. Vacation Planning Company confirms the departure, category, and complete price before quoting.
AmaWaterways Solo Traveler Specials — reduced supplements on select sailings
A 10% single supplement is offered on selected Europe, Colombia, and Asia cruises when booked by December 31, 2026; eligible dates and cabins must be checked.
Dated offer reference. We confirm eligibility and remaining space before quoting.
Ama's public page offers a 10% supplement on selected Europe, Colombia, and Asia cruises. A separate 25% supplement is available in entry categories E and D in Europe and category C on the Mekong, subject to availability. The waived-supplement offer is for selected 2027 European sailings. These are separate offers with different eligible dates and categories; we check the exact solo fare before quoting a Christmas cruise.
Viking's November 1–30, 2026 booking window is for new US-resident bookings and has itinerary, availability, gateway, and payment restrictions. For itineraries up to 35 days, the $25 deposit starts with April 2027 departures; for longer itineraries it starts with June 2027 departures. World Cruises are excluded. This is not a $25-deposit offer for 2026 Christmas cruises or proof of remaining cabins. We confirm the full fare, airfare, and payment deadline before booking.
Avalon's November 7 Danube calendar still displayed an offer banner on December 14 westbound, while its main deals page listed 2027 promotions. The earlier $599 airfare or $1,000 per-person savings reference had a November 7 booking-and-deposit deadline. We need a current supplier quote to establish eligibility, air gateway, deposit, payment terms and the complete fare.
The December 15 Rhine calendars displayed an airfare-or-savings banner on November 7. The earlier free-air-or-$1,500-per-person reference had a November 7 booking deadline. Avalon's main deals page now lists 2027 offers. Ask us for a departure-specific quote before using an air benefit or cruise discount.
Avalon — single supplement waived on select 2027 cruises
The current published waiver covers selected 2027 Europe departures, with a limited number of eligible staterooms. It is not a confirmed 2026 Christmas offer.
Dated offer reference. We confirm eligibility and remaining space before quoting.
Avalon's current terms waive the cruise cabin single supplement for selected 2027 European departures in categories E, D, B, A, and P, for new bookings only. It is capacity controlled and combines only with Welcome Back Credit. Air and land arrangements are separate. The previous 2026 waiver is not on the current public offer list, so we will check any 2026 solo request individually.